FIFTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE

FIRST SPECIAL SESSION

March 31, 2021

 

HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENT number ___2__ to HOUSE BILL 2, as amended

Amendment sponsored by Representative Joshua N. Hernandez 

    1. On page 1, line 23, after "COUNTIES", insert "; REQUIRING REPORTING".

    2. On page 178, between lines 21 and 22, insert the following new section:

    "SECTION 71. TEMPORARY PROVISION--STUDY--REPORT.--

         A. The legislative finance committee shall study the fiscal and economic impacts of the Cannabis Regulation Act for fiscal years 2023 through 2027 and provide a report to the revenue stabilization and tax policy committee on or before December 1, 2027.

         B. The report shall include:

             (1) the impacts on budgets and staffing of the regulation and licensing department and the department of health;

             (2) the impacts on general fund revenue and expenses;

             (3) the impacts on potential funds created by the Cannabis Regulation Act;

             (4) the impacts on the medical cannabis program;

             (5) the impacts on local and state law enforcement; and

             (6) the economic impact on the state, including:

                  (a) job creation;

                  (b) tourism; and

                  (c) other economic impacts.".

 

    3. Renumber the succeeding sections accordingly.

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